In the past 50 years the number of Americans who smoke cigarettes has dropped a dramatic 23 percent. However, the risks of tobacco use have not changed. Tobacco is not only dangerous to your heart and lungs, it can also affect your oral health. More than Just Stained Teeth From
Did you know there are five distinct stages of tooth decay? And, that in the first stage of decay, you can actually take steps to reverse the progression of the disease? Indeed, it’s true. In the first stage of decay, whether you’re a child or an adult, the application of
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ or TMD) The temporomandibular joint attaching the jawbone to the skull is the most used in the human body. It allows the mouth to open and close for eating, speaking, chewing, breathing, and laughing. It can move up, down, back, forth, and side to side. This
On July 3rd, 1806, two years into their journey to chart the unchartered West of America, pioneer explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark reached a challenge of epic proportion – the Rocky Mountains. What next, they wondered? Without a map, they were forced to do what explorers do – explore,
Thumb-Sucking in Babies Thumb-sucking is extremely common in babies – and very cute! Babies have very few items in their self-soothing arsenal, but when all else fails, a good ol’ thumb will do the trick to calm them down. For some babies, thumb-sucking comes and goes. For others, the habit
The Magic of Reversing Tooth Decay Fun Science Okay, so here’s a neat idea. Did you know that even though a cavity may start to form in your mouth, there are ways to reverse that decay? Pretty cool, huh?! It’s possible. And, it’s neat as heck. We’ll tell you about
When a child is missing a permanent tooth due to congenital reasons, or loses one due to trauma, the desire to fill that space (particularly if you’re dealing with a teenager) can be pressing. Rest assured, there are several options you can pursue to help improve the functionality of their
Types of Dental Implants Dental implants are often an ideal replacement for missing teeth. They can last 20–30 years or longer and usually last a lifetime. They offer many advantages, including supporting your facial structure, restoring your ability to eat any foods you like, and preserving jawbone health. However, many
Tooth Decay is a result of bacteria in the mouth that makes acids that eat away at the tooth. When sugar and starches are consumed on a regular basis and plaque is left on the teeth, it produces acids and destroys tooth enamel over a period of time. Tooth decay
There’s nothing worse than subjecting your child to the whir of a dentist’s drill because simple oral hygiene habits were not followed. Sure, kids hate flossing as much as adults, but if we’re successful at instilling good behavior early on in life, those habits will provide them with a healthy
If you’ve been prescribed antibiotics in conjunction with an upcoming dental procedure, you might have a list of questions for your dentist about why. Any time you take antibiotics, it’s important to understand both why you’re taking them and how to take them. Antibiotics are a wonderful tool in modern medicine to prevent and
A six-year-old missing their two front teeth can be quite the cause for celebration Just think of all the tooth fairy visits and all relatives marveling at the new, hip look. Now if it’s a teenager without those teeth, well that’s a different story with much less celebration. And such
